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Welcome!

For databases, resources, events, and new materials, please scroll down. There's lots going on at Punxsutawney Memorial Library!

For easy access to the online catalog and your online account, please click the button below.

CARD Catalog & PATRON LOG-IN

For mobile access to browse and search the online card catalog and to reserve and renew materials using your online library account, click below. Sign-in using your library barcode number and PIN (first four letters of your last name, first letter capitalized).
CARD CATALOG & PATRON LOG-IN
Community members that do not have a library card with our library can register for a free, temporary card to access digital resources on our website--even if you live in Northern Indiana townships like Banks, Canoe, and North Mahoning. Click the button below and fill out the short form. Once a staff member processes your request, you will receive a library card number by email.
Temporary Library Card

Databases
Browse the Resources tab for specialized databases and research tools.
For a PDF guide with instructions on how to register or access these free resources using your library card number, click on the button below.

Online Resource Guide

Share your thoughts!: There are numerous ways you can provide input about our library and the public libraries in Jefferson County. See surveys listed for details, then click on the button to give your input.
Punxsutawney Memorial Library: Programs & Services Survey
Let us know your thoughts about library services, hours, and more!

Library Survey
Punxsutawney Memorial Library: Communications Questionnaire
What are some of the best ways to keep you up-to-date on what's going on? Let us know!
Communication Survey
Punxsutawney Memorial Library: Website Survey
In 2020, we're looking to update our website. What do you look for when you visit here?
Website Survey
Jefferson County Library System: Online Card
Let us know what you think of any of the six public libraries in Jefferson County using the online comment card.

Mengle Memorial Library (Brockway), Rebecca M Arthurs Memorial Library (Brookville), Punxsutawney Memorial Library, Reynoldsville Public Library, Summerville Public Library, and Sykesville Public Library
JeffCo Library System Survey
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OverDrive &
Libby by OverDrive


These two apps share the same collection of ebooks and digital audiobooks. Use your preferred app to manage your OverDrive account.
​* Use your library barcode number to register.
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Learning
​Express Library

Accesss tools and resources for school, college, and career prep
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Heritage Quest
Genealogy Research

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RBdigtial 
Free access to popular
​e-magazine title
s

*Create an account using the RBdigital app. During the registration process, select "RBdigital value" for your state (instead of Pennsylvania)
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Power Library
Free Research Databases,
​E-Books, Children's Resources, and More

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*Use your library barcode number when asked for library card or password.
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Ask Here PA
24-Hour Live Reference Chat Service With PA Librarians
Power Library, Ask Here PA, and Access PA (Interlibrary Loan): These projects are made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tom Wolf, Governor.
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Take free, online courses in a variety of topics -- QuickBooks, Photoshop, screenwriting, law, and so much more.

*Find a course you want to take. When prompted, enter an e-mail address to start creating an account. After your account has been created, you will be able to log in using your email address and password. You will need your library card number in the process.
New Additions to
Power Library
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New Additions: Click a cover and reserve it online!

Would you like to be added to reserve lists for new books by popular fiction authors? Pick up a paper survey at the library or CLICK HERE, and we'll add or update your preferences!
 Adult/YA Collections
Juvenile Collections
Overdrive & Libby by Overdrive

The Catastrophic Book Club meets the second Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. It's free and open to everyone.
Click a book cover to reserve it online, or give us a call at ​(814) 938-5020.

At the end of 2019, the Catastrophic Book Club members compiled a list of some of their favorite books read individually. If you're looking for something new to read, click on the button below to get a PDF.
The Catastrophic Book Club Recommends... Book List
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Thursday,
March 12 at 5 p.m.

Hiddensee

​by Gregory Maguire

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Thursday, December 12
​at 5 p.m.

Annual Catastrophic Book Club Party

Bring a dish to share and prepare to talk about your favorite books!


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Thursday, 
January 9
​at 5 p.m.


Shanghai Girls

by Lisa See



Address
301 East Mahoning Street, Suite 4
Punxsutawney, PA 15767


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Contact Information
Phone: (814) 938-5020
Fax: (814) 938-3180
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours of Operation
(January & February 2020)​

Monday-Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday:  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
​Saturday: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed
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